Organized Crime Researcher at ActiveFence – London, England, GB

Victrays; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Victrays is looking for an Organized Crime Researcher to join their London team. This role involves conducting in-depth research on organized crime, managing projects, and producing detailed intelligence reports. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in criminology or sociology, exceptional research skills, and fluency in English. You will work cross-functionally to develop proactive strategies addressing online criminality. Join us to contribute to safeguarding online environments and ensure high-quality research standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree (MA or MPhil) or PhD in criminology, sociology, or equivalent.
• Exceptional research skills for managing large-scale initiatives.
• Fluency in English and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on organized crime groups and online criminality.
• Write accurate, clear, and detailed reports summarizing research findings.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and policy teams to address emerging issues.

Skills

Research Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in criminology, sociology, or equivalent

Job description

Organized Crime Researcher at ActiveFence – London, England, GB

Description

ActiveFence is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Organized Crime Researcher. You will play a pivotal role in conducting research on online abuses such as recruitment into organized crime, evolving tactics of online criminal networks, trafficking illegal goods, and criminal exploitation. Your responsibilities include managing and developing our internal knowledge base, conducting online research, writing intelligence briefings and reports, and ensuring high standards of research quality. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, generate insights, and propose proactive strategies to address emerging issues. If you have an interest in organized crime, strong research and analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Online Research: Conduct in-depth research on organized crime groups and online criminality, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to uncover insights. Develop and improve research methodologies and frameworks.
• Project Management: Collaborate with engineering, product, and policy teams to address emerging issues and develop solutions.
• Written Intelligence Briefings: Write accurate, clear, and detailed reports summarizing research findings, maintaining high quality standards.
• Knowledge Preservation and Development: Stay updated on industry trends, threats, and best practices. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

Must have:

• Master’s degree (MA or MPhil) or PhD in criminology, sociology, or equivalent.
• Fluency in English.
• Exceptional research skills for managing large-scale initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Desired experience:

• Knowledge of the organized crime ecosystem is a significant advantage.
• Experience with OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) is a plus.
• Experience analyzing data comprehensively.
• Experience handling sensitive content professionally.

About ActiveFence

ActiveFence provides security and safety solutions for online experiences, safeguarding over 3 billion users and major enterprises worldwide. We empower security, AI, and policy teams with real-time guardrails, threat intelligence, and harmful-content detection across 117+ languages, enabling trustworthy and safe online environments.